- By: Raisa Ruder and Susan Campos (2 recipes below from the book)
Although, Preparation H is commonly used, sliced potatoes work wonders for puffiness and dark circles and is a safer and healthier alternative. To banish bags, simply put on a potato and poof... The puffiness is gone.
Ingredients:
•1 potato
•1 Tablespoon Vitamin E
Directions:
Wash the potato well. Cut two 1/8-inch slices from the middle (save the rest for the next several nights). Apply one on top of each eye for 20 minutes. Remove the potatoes and apply Vitamin E in a circular motion around and under the eyes.
Vitamin K can kick out dark circles, vitamin K heals damaged capillaries and minimizes the pooling of blood under the eyes, a major factor in causing dark circles. The thinner the skin near eye, the more visible the dark circles will appear if this isn't done. Dark circles won't disappear overnight with vitamin K. But with patience, you'll see a big difference. These ingredients all contain the big K.
Ingredients:
•2 cups of distilled water
•1 bunch of basil
•1 bunch of parsley leaves
•3 pieces of lettuce
•3 pieces of cabbage
Directions: Boil the water in a pan and throw in the remaining ingredients. Simmer for 18 minutes and then strain the liquid and pour it into a reusable container. Apply with a washcloth or cotton ball under the eyes and leave on for 10 minutes. Repeat daily. This mixture must be refrigerated. Add a 1/2 teaspoon of vodka or wine or grapefruit seed extract to make this dark circle buster last a month!